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Reflection-Through Arif’s Lens

Sharing this wonderful photo of Ziro, mailed by Arif to me. Enjoy! Paddy field at Ziro Thanks Arif, for the pic. Wanna know who Arif is? You can find about him in the Guest Authors page.

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The dilemma of the Wancho’s

The Wancho’s of Tirap district is caught in a ‘Catch-22’ situation and the government seems to be of little help in bailing them out of the situation. They have to live in constant fear of intimidation by the UG elements on the one hand and on the other of being violated by the army of Read more …

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Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi celebrated

Arif Siddiqui | Jairampur Miao – The 24th Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi (festival) of the Singpho community was celebrated at Miao on February 14th with full gaiety and religious fervor. The festival was marked by colorful traditional dances, folk songs, and display of Gongs. The Minister for RWD, Sri chowna Mein graced the occasion as Read more …

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Spark is Being Neglected

- Gyati Tallo On the fateful day of the January 19, 2008, the people of Ziro Valley were shocked at the news of the gruesome incident of murder of a young boy by his friends. The turn of events that followed was no less shocking to the mute spectator of the valley: Apatanis working in Read more …

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